Biology (Molecular and Cellular) BSc(Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Huddersfield
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Bachelor's degree
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Huddersfield
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Duration
3 Years
From developing effective vaccines to bringing about advances in DNA forensics, molecular and cellular biology has been behind many modern scientific breakthroughs. If you have a passion for biology, an enquiring mind and you’re looking for a course that could set you up for a broad range of careers in industry or academia, then this could be just the course for you.
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Studying on our Biology (Molecular and Cellular) BSc(Hons) degree you’ll be able to get a well-rounded introduction to biological sciences. Covering topics across biochemistry, genetics and cell biology, you’ll have the chance to build your understanding of the molecular explanations for life processes.
You’ll be taught by academics with doctoral-level expertise in their subject areas through a combination of lectures, in-depth tutorials and sessions in our modern biological sciences labs. Here, you’ll get to use the kind of scientific instrumentation you’ll find in industry and have the chance to develop practical skills that will stand you in good stead wherever your career path takes you.
As you progress, you’ll have the chance to delve deeper into the subjects you’re interested in by choosing from a list of optional modules. In your third year, we’ll give you the opportunity to take a work placement where you could gain valuable experience and start to apply the knowledge you’re acquiring on the course to dynamic real-world projects and situations. It’s all designed to help you stand out from the crowd and boost your employability once you graduate.
As a student on this course you’ll be able to apply for undergraduate membership of the Biochemical Society and The Physiological Society (UK). You’ll also be eligible for student affiliate membership of the Royal Society of Biology and upon successful graduation be eligible to apply for one year associate membership, this can help open up networks at a crucial time when applying for jobs.
Graduates from our Biological Sciences courses can consider a wide range of career options in areas such as medical research, the NHS, molecular sciences, medical genetics and counselling, pharmaceuticals, developing scientific patents, medical sales or marketing, medical writing and teaching.
Previous graduates have gone on to work in roles such as Microbiologist at CREH Analytical Ltd, Biomedical Scientist at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, Research Assistant at Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, Laboratory Analyst at ALS Environmental Ltd and Healthcare Scientist at Public Health England.
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.
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Subjects
- Biology
- Biochemistry
- Cellular Biology
- Molecular
- CHEMICAL
- Physical
- Research
- Professional
- Management
- Development
Course programme
Core modules:
- Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Biochemistry 1
- Chemical and Physical Principles of Biology
- Physiology 1: Structure and Function
- The World of Microbes
- Research Skills
Core modules:
- Cell Biology
- Molecular Biology
- Genomes and Evolution
- Biochemistry 2
- Research Skills 2
- Choose one from a list which may include-
- Molecular Aspects of Drug Action
- Food and Hygiene Microbiology
- Supervised Work Experience
Core modules:
- Research Project
- Applied Molecular Genetics
- Mechanisms and Pathology of Cancer and other Chronic Diseases
- Genomics
- Choose one from a list which may include-
- Medical Genetics
- Immunology and Infection
- Biochemistry 3
- Advanced Physiology
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Biology (Molecular and Cellular) BSc(Hons)